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ICSG sees global refined copper market in surplus through 2027
The Lisbon-based International Copper Study Group (ICSG), an autonomous intergovernmental think tank, has published its 2026 - 2027 global refined copper market report and forecast a widening surplus.
Today
Canadian Exiro Nickel acquires nickel assets from Vale
The complex comprises two mines and a facility for the production of refined nickel. According to the most recent data—covering the period from the fourth quarter of 2023 through the third quarter of 2024—Thompson Operations produced 10,500 tonnes of...
Yesterday
DRDGOLD Q3 gold output climbs 10% as revenue reaches over $180m
DRDGOLD's gold production increased by 10% to 42,021 ounces for the quarter ended 30 September 2026, supported by a 15% improvement in yield to 0.212g/t despite a 5% drop in tonnage throughput.
Yesterday
Kumba Iron Ore Q3 production falls 19% as sales rise 3%
Kumba Iron Ore's total production decreased by 19% to 7.5 million tonnes (Mt) for the third quarter ended 30 September 2026, down from 9.2 Mt a year earlier.
Yesterday
Antofagasta Q3 copper output up 7%, annual guidance maintained
Chilean miner Antofagasta has reported that its copper production increased by 7% in the third quarter of 2026 to 151,900 tonnes, compared to 142,000 tonnes in the same period a year earlier.
Yesterday
Relating to Consumers is Key to Retail Success
17 may 2013
“Shopping is a continuous transformation process for the consumer.” According to IDEX Online, so said Govind Shrikhande, Managing Director of Shoppers Stop, the Indian countrywide chain that not only pioneered the modern retail format in India, it continues to be at the forefront of the evolution of the way products are accessed and bought by the Indian consumer.
Demand Driven Ethics
16 may 2013
The diamond industry should be encouraged by new initiatives to enhance the integrity of the global supply chain, not be threatened by them, Avi Krawitz says on the Rapaport portal. Therefore, criticism of the April 30 meeting in Paris to discuss responsible supply chains for precious stones was premature and misguided when voiced at the World Diamond Council (WDC) meeting in Tel Aviv.
Diamond industry downsizes exparts
15 may 2013
Namibia’s diamond cutting industry has reduced the heavy reliance on expatriate labour, following improving local skills, the latest report of the Namibian Diamond Trading Company (NDTC) showed, according to the Villager, a Namibian weekly.
Understanding Diamond Juniors: Part Two of a Series
14 may 2013
Investors interested in the diamond junior sector should set out with an awareness of three key facts: the process of taking a mine from exploration to production is long, expensive and has an extremely low success rate, writes Michelle Smith in her second article on diamond juniors posted by the Diamond Investing News. But those who select the right companies at the right times can reap rewards that are worth the risks, she says. Making such selections is best done with an understanding of exploration, a diamond junior’s first step on the path to production.
Forevermark: De Beers' great retail ambition
13 may 2013
Speaking for the tongue-tied male half of the species, a diamond ring delivers a certain coup de grâce to a marriage proposal, David McKay writes in an article published by the Miningmx. Firstly, it’s sparkly. Secondly, it’s expensive. And, thirdly, perhaps because of the second point, it means we’re serious. Yet the question is, how can a shiny, glass-like stone carry such resonance?
